I also worked as DevOps, DevSecOps, Unix/Linux System Administrator, and Network Administrator. Whatever it takes to have the job done.
I design all kinds of systems in the Cloud. I currently work with production systems on AWS using various technologies based on the individual needs of each project. There is everything: Python, PHP, Ruby, Microservices based on Lambda, Servers, Analytics, Monitoring, Backups...
I'd rather spend time designing an automated solution than doing the same things repeatedly. I propose, lead, and implement this type of solution for myself and all my colleagues, increasing the entire team's efficiency.
Automated solutions are of little use without an interface that connects the user to the system (unless they are event-based). I have already created several serverless bots so that my colleagues can use them at any time and thus remove myself from the equation through Slack.
I continually review our internal workflows looking for areas for improvement. My goal is to make them simple, straight to the point, safe, and efficient.
An insecure solution is a headache in the medium/long term. I take the security of my designs very seriously and apply all kinds of defensive and offensive strategies to them. In addition, I am constantly reviewing what else can be improved.
I have discovered a hidden pleasure in passing on my knowledge and experiences to other engineers in recent years. Being part of their professional development fills me with strange fatherly pride. I am surprised to see what some of them are capable of doing, and, by the way, I learn new things too during the process. That keeps me also up-to-date.
"Alvaro is one of the strongest engineers I have had worked with. He has an exceptionally high level of technical skill, capable of building and delivering complex products quickly and with a high focus on quality. He is very efficient, and works well with others and willing to do whatever is necessary to get a job done."
"Alvaro is one of the most outstanding and talented professionals I have met. I know that he is a hard worker, and a self taught person, and that has lead him to acquire a vast amount of knowledge in the fields of networking and server administration, his work has been recognised by all of its peers to have high quality and robust solutions to the problems that he puts his mind on. I recommend Alvaro for any type of work involving server management and networking."
"Alvaro is a wonderful colleague and teammate. He has a deep understanding of BSD and Linux systems and is very quick at solving problems, even in unfamiliar domains. He's a perfect teammate - respectful of others' opinions and situations, always willing to help out - and he's an excellent communicator. This is a guy you just can't go wrong with!"
"I worked with Alvaro with the Network Automation team and I just have to say he is a Unix guru. I learned a lot from him while working side by side. He is a team player and ready to help at anytime. He is an excellent resource for any team or company he works for. He is the kind of guy you can talk about anything from his expertise in Open BSD to his passion for dogs.
Awesome working with you Alvaro!!"